Programme 6 days in mountains
Days |
Itinerary |
Accommodation |
1. |
International flight |
- |
2. |
Early morning arrival in Bishkek. Airport pick-up. Transfer to Hotel. Rest. Last minute preparations, shopping. |
2* Hotel / Guest House |
3. |
Morning vehicle transfer to Ala-Archa National Park (42km, 1 hour drive). Trek up to Ak-Sai Mountain Hut at an altitude of 3200m (4-5 hours trek). Overnight in the Mountain Hut. |
Ak-Sai Mountain Hut |
4-7. |
Acclimatization and training. Ascent of peaks of 4000m - 4800m. |
Ak-Sai Mountain Hut |
8. |
Trek down to the road-head of the Ala-Archa National Park. Vehicle transfer to Bishkek. Option: Sightseeing around Bishkek. |
2* Hotel / Guest House |
9. |
Early morning departure. |
- |
Programme 12 days in mountains
Days |
Itinerary |
Accommodation |
1. |
International flight |
- |
2. |
Early morning arrival in Bishkek. Airport pick-up. Transfer to Hotel. Rest. Last minute preparations, shopping. |
2* Hotel / Guest House |
3. |
Morning transfer to Ala-Archa National Park (42km, 1 hour drive). Trek up to Ak-Sai Mountain Hut at an altitude of 3200m (4-5 hours trek). Overnight in the Mountain Hut. |
Ak-Sai Mountain Hut |
4-13. |
Acclimatization and training. Ascent of peaks of 4000m - 4800m. |
Ak-Sai Mountain Hut |
14. |
Trek down to the road-head of the Ala-Archa National Park. Vehicle transfer to Bishkek. Option: Sightseeing around Bishkek. |
2* Hotel / Guest House |
15. |
Early morning departure. |
- |
Skills and Knowledge
For Beginners
For Mountaineers with some experience:
Area of training: Ak-Sai Glacier, Ala-Archa National Park
Ala-Archa National Park is located only 42km from Bishkek and is the biggest gorge of the Kyrgyz Range, lying within the Northern Tien-Shan Mountains. Mountain summits in Ala Archa rise to an altitude of 4895m, the highest point in the range being Semenov-Tien-Shanskiy Peak.
The Ak-Sai Glacier is located at an altitude of 3300m in the Ala-Archa Gorge and is a popular and spectacular place for mountaineering and climbing. There is rock climbing and some mixed and ice climbing in the area, depending on the time of year. There are about 150 established routes of all levels, from low grade to technical faces and routes of up to 1100m in length. The rock is predominantly granite and granodiorite.
Annual precipitation is approximately 690mm. The least precipitation is in September, the wettest months are May and June. Average temperatures are +12°C in Spring, -7°C in Winter and +30°C Summer.
From Bishkek it is a one hour drive to the road-head of the Ala Archa National Park. From here it is a three to four hour hike to reach the Ak-Sai Glacier. At the edge of the Ak-Sai Glacier is the Ak-Sai Mountain Hut which gives basic accommodation for up to 36 people.
Conditions and notes:
Clients statement
ITMC insistently advises all participants of hiking, climbing and mountaineering to be aware of and accept possible risks of personal injury or death the might be caused by the afore mentioned activities. Participants should be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
Price 2020:
Programme 6 days in mountains
Group of 1 person USD 355 per person
Group of 5 people USD 225 per person
Group of 10 people USD 220 per person
Programme 12 days in mountains
Group of 1 person USD 495 per person
Group of 5 people USD 290 per person
Group of 10 people USD 255 per person
Services included in Programme Price:
- - in Bishkek: – 2* Hotel or Guest House – for 3 nights including early check-in
(Note: Prices for 3*, 4* and 5* Hotel accommodation in Bishkek are available on request.
- - in Ala-Archa National Park: Ak-Sai Mountain Hut
Services available at extra cost (not included in the Programme Price):
6 days programme - USD 910
12 days programme - USD 1450
Programme 6 days in the mountains – USD 180 per person
Programme 12 days in the mountains – USD 360 per person
Programme 6 days in the mountains – USD 125
Programme 12 days in the mountains – USD 215
Note: 1 porter carry up to 20 kg. Overweight has to be paid USD 2 per kg extra.
Payment
There is no fee for changes or cancellations when made more than 21 days prior to arrival, but any actual expenses incurred relating to documents such as visa support, permits, or any other necessary official paperwork, will have to be paid for by the client;
Cancellations and charges